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the protectors of the status quo are a powerful force in washington. over the last four years every time we've tried to make change, they fought back with everything they got. had they spent millions to stop us from reforming health care and wall street and student loans. their strategy from the start was to engineer pure gridlock in congress, refusing to compromise on ideas that both democrats and republicans have supported in the past. what they're counting on now, wisconsin, is that the american people will be so worn down by all the squabbling, so tired of all the dysfunction, that you'll actually reward obstruction and put people back in charge who advocate the very policy that is got us into this mess. in other words, their bet is on sin simple, but, wisconsin, my bet is on you. my bet is on the decency and good sense of the american people because despite all the resistance, despite all the setbacks, we have won some great fights, and i've never lost sight of the vision we share that you would have a voice, that there would be somebody at the ta
the protectors of the status quo are a powerful force in washington. over the last four years every time we've tried to make change, they fought back with everything they got. had they spent millions to stop us from reforming health care and wall street and student loans. their strategy from the start was to engineer pure gridlock in congress, refusing to compromise on ideas that both democrats and republicans have supported in the past. what they're counting on now, wisconsin, is that the...
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she's in washington. explain to us how this power could shift. >> reporter: well, let's start with where the senate stands right now. republicans have 47 seats. democrats, if you add the two independents who caucus with them, have 53. republicans need a net gain of four seats to get a clear-cut 51-seat majority. now i want to show you a map of the universe of competitive races. there are a lot. over a dozen where both parties have been spending heavily and candidates are fighting hard. the problem is that republicans aren't just playing offense. they're playing defense on many of their seats. >> and that is a problem for republicans. they're not playing offense to take the senate. they're playing defense. what does this mean? >> reporter: there are five endangered republicans seats. i want to show our viewers the map. but look up in new england there, sources in the republican party tell us that they're not just endangered, that they believe that they're probably going to lose. talking about massachusetts
she's in washington. explain to us how this power could shift. >> reporter: well, let's start with where the senate stands right now. republicans have 47 seats. democrats, if you add the two independents who caucus with them, have 53. republicans need a net gain of four seats to get a clear-cut 51-seat majority. now i want to show you a map of the universe of competitive races. there are a lot. over a dozen where both parties have been spending heavily and candidates are fighting hard....
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our joe johns is following us in washington on this story. but what he is following is that new jersey governor chris christy is now saying that people in the affected areas of new jersey, people affected by hurricane sandy can now vote electronically. they can vote by e-mail and they can vote by fax. it is an interesting turn. joe, what are you finding out about this? >> well, it's a very interesting turn, don. as you said, in response to the super storm, the governor has issued a directive. this is for misplaced voters that can submit ballot applications by e-mail or by fax to the county clerk. the clerk sends them a ballot and then they have to return that ballot by about 8:00 p.m. on tuesday. it sounds highly unusual. to some, it may sound off the wall. but the fact of the matter is, in an emergency situation, there is some precedent for it. the united states actually has a program for military and overseas voters to basically do very similar things. so chris christie is taking a page from that pramt aogram and trying to find out how new
our joe johns is following us in washington on this story. but what he is following is that new jersey governor chris christy is now saying that people in the affected areas of new jersey, people affected by hurricane sandy can now vote electronically. they can vote by e-mail and they can vote by fax. it is an interesting turn. joe, what are you finding out about this? >> well, it's a very interesting turn, don. as you said, in response to the super storm, the governor has issued a...
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the status quo in washington is fierce. over the last four years that status quo has fought us every step of the way. they spent millions trying to stop us from reforming the health care system. spent millions trying to prevent us from reforming wall street. they engineered a strategy of gridlock in congress refusing to compromise on ideas that both democrats and republicans had agreed to in the past. what they're counting on now is that you're iffing to be so tired of all the squabbling, so tired of all the dysfunction that you're just going to give up and walk away and leave them -- leave them right where they are. pulling the strings and levers and you lock out of the decisions that impact your lives. in other words i'm not making a partisan point here when the other party has been willing to work with me, to cut middle class taxes for families and small businesses or some courageous republican senators crossing the aisle to support the repeal of don't ask don't tell. we're not democrats or republicans first. we're ameri
the status quo in washington is fierce. over the last four years that status quo has fought us every step of the way. they spent millions trying to stop us from reforming the health care system. spent millions trying to prevent us from reforming wall street. they engineered a strategy of gridlock in congress refusing to compromise on ideas that both democrats and republicans had agreed to in the past. what they're counting on now is that you're iffing to be so tired of all the squabbling, so...
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. >>> houston, waikiki, washington, d.c. they sound like great vacation destinations and all these places have received star treatment. that's because the president stayed in these places, and you can, too. we started with a hotel in the epicenter of all things political: the madison in washington, d.c. >> the madison is named for james madisomadison, the fourth president of the u.s. the father of the constitution has also hosted some presidents. george bush stayed there when he was in transition to the white house, so, you know, it's got lots and lots of history going on there. it's also a prime position in d.c. only five blocks from the white house. jfk attended the opening in 1963. it costs about $179 a night. >> let's go west coast now. san francisco. what president has stayed at the fairmont hotel there? >> the first fairmont was opened in 1906 and it's on knob hill so it's a prime, prime position. it's actually where the u.n. was drafted in 1945. lots of history there, too. while you're in san francisco, make sure you
. >>> houston, waikiki, washington, d.c. they sound like great vacation destinations and all these places have received star treatment. that's because the president stayed in these places, and you can, too. we started with a hotel in the epicenter of all things political: the madison in washington, d.c. >> the madison is named for james madisomadison, the fourth president of the u.s. the father of the constitution has also hosted some presidents. george bush stayed there when he...
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how about four more years of gridlock in washington? there's no question in my view that we really can't have four more years like the last four years. i know that the obama folks are chanting four more years. but our chant is this. five more days. five more days. >> you know, we're going to have to -- we're going to have to come up with a better slogan tomorrow, or a different one, at least. now, i know the president has been trying to figure out some way to suggest he's got some new ideas. because with all these people out of work, with 3 million more women in poverty today than when he took office, with 15 more million people on food stamps than when he took office, he's got to find something to suggest it's going to be better over the next four years. and so we came up with an idea last week, which is he's going to create the department of business. i don't think adding a new chair in his cabinet will help add millions of jobs on main street. i mean, unfortunately, what you you're seeing before your eyes is a campaign that keeps on
how about four more years of gridlock in washington? there's no question in my view that we really can't have four more years like the last four years. i know that the obama folks are chanting four more years. but our chant is this. five more days. five more days. >> you know, we're going to have to -- we're going to have to come up with a better slogan tomorrow, or a different one, at least. now, i know the president has been trying to figure out some way to suggest he's got some new...
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washington state and colorado passing marijuana laws. there are still tough federal laws as i mention. who comes out on top here? >> at the end of the day do we treat marijuana like heroin under federal law or should it be taxed like in prohibition, the end of prohibition? ultimately, i think the decision is that congress is going to have to change the federal controlled substances act which again makes marijuana treated like heroin anday ultimately in an act of federalism, let the states decide. right now the federal government says it's unlawful. it's a federal crime. without congressional action, the prosecutions, i think, will continue and will ultimately look to congress to change the law to defer to the states. >> richard, what do you think? the enthusiasm is certainly here. the vote to legalize marijuana got more votes this week from state voters than voters gave barack obama. so people have a voice on this. what do you think about it? >> i think it gives new meaning to rocky mountain high. don't you think so? i know up in washing
washington state and colorado passing marijuana laws. there are still tough federal laws as i mention. who comes out on top here? >> at the end of the day do we treat marijuana like heroin under federal law or should it be taxed like in prohibition, the end of prohibition? ultimately, i think the decision is that congress is going to have to change the federal controlled substances act which again makes marijuana treated like heroin anday ultimately in an act of federalism, let the states...
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>> she really did and remember, she also went to washington back in september and met with the president. very much wanted the president to come here. as you know, there is only one first time that president can come here and that's a very strong signal to the people of this country, of the u.s. seriousness and engagement in this country. and you know, we were talking earlier off camera with you about the acceptance, embrace that we saw after landing here just a short time ago and thousands of school children lined the roadway leading way from the airport. they were chanting, waving flags. this country, many in this country see a real opportunity and the united states sees what's happening here as a model for other countries like north korea. if they do take steps, they do get engaged in some sort of action that u.s. will get involved as well in doing things like dropping sanctions. we have seen them drop sanctions, easing of on the sanctions. those are things that north koreans can experience. >> dan, we appreciate your reporting. the president getting off the plane soon there in myanma
>> she really did and remember, she also went to washington back in september and met with the president. very much wanted the president to come here. as you know, there is only one first time that president can come here and that's a very strong signal to the people of this country, of the u.s. seriousness and engagement in this country. and you know, we were talking earlier off camera with you about the acceptance, embrace that we saw after landing here just a short time ago and...
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suzanne kelly, cnn, washington. >> suzanne, thank you very much. pea tray was' confession and resignation stunned the entire intelligence community. >>> next we'll talk with general spider marks, he knows both the people involved in the petraeus decision. employees are being forced to do more with less. and the need for capable leaders is greater than ever. when you see these problems do you take a step back, or do you want to dive right in? with a degree in business from capella university, you'll have the knowledge to go further in your career than you ever thought possible. let's get started at capella.edu to provide a better benefits package... oahhh! [ male announcer ] it made a big splash with the employees. [ duck yelling ] [ male announcer ] find out more at... [ duck ] aflac! [ male announcer ] ...forbusiness.com. ♪ ha ha! consider the silverado 1500 -- still the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickups on the road. and now we've also been recognized for lowest total cost of ownership -- based on important things, like deprecia
suzanne kelly, cnn, washington. >> suzanne, thank you very much. pea tray was' confession and resignation stunned the entire intelligence community. >>> next we'll talk with general spider marks, he knows both the people involved in the petraeus decision. employees are being forced to do more with less. and the need for capable leaders is greater than ever. when you see these problems do you take a step back, or do you want to dive right in? with a degree in business from capella...
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athena jones, cnn, washington. >>> and cnn newsroom continues with fred. >> have a great day. >> i'm going to go home and turn back my clock before i forget. >> that's right. we'll see you an hour earlier tomorrow. thanks so much. appreciate that. the countdown is on indeed. election day is just three days away now. the presidential candidates are making a huge final push in the battleground states. today president obama campaigns in ohio, wisconsin, iowa and virginia. mitt romney stumping in new hampshire, iowa, and colorado. they're running mates are also going nonstop. vice president is in colorado and paul ryan is holding rallies in pennsylvania, virginia, florida, and ohio. so ohio indeed could be the biggest battleground of the election. the race there is very tight. a just released cnn/orc poll shows obama ahead by just three points, well within the margin of error. an nbc/"wall street journal" poll shows a wider gap with obama leading by six points. president obama is about to speak at a rally in mentor, ohio. he is at least in the building, we understand. and so is our white
athena jones, cnn, washington. >>> and cnn newsroom continues with fred. >> have a great day. >> i'm going to go home and turn back my clock before i forget. >> that's right. we'll see you an hour earlier tomorrow. thanks so much. appreciate that. the countdown is on indeed. election day is just three days away now. the presidential candidates are making a huge final push in the battleground states. today president obama campaigns in ohio, wisconsin, iowa and...
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abc news and washington post. same thing. at the bottom, pew research center, they have the president with a three-point edge, within the sampling error. let's go beyond the top lines and talk about enthusiasm. that could be so crucial. do you get your supporters out to the poll? our poll indicates that republicans are just as enthusiastic about polling as are democrats. and only 4% said they could still change their mind. their mind is made up but they could still be persuaded to change. it could be crucial if a very close contest. >> what about those swing states? it's all coming down to the swing states, as everybody says. >> reporter: it is all about the swing states. 270 electoral votes needed. let's start in ohio. take a look at the latest numbers. our poll from last week had the president with a three-point advantage. let's go to florida, 29 electoral votes at stake here, two very different polls here, nbc has the president with a slight two-point edge. but look at mason dixon, romney with a six-point lead. and numbers
abc news and washington post. same thing. at the bottom, pew research center, they have the president with a three-point edge, within the sampling error. let's go beyond the top lines and talk about enthusiasm. that could be so crucial. do you get your supporters out to the poll? our poll indicates that republicans are just as enthusiastic about polling as are democrats. and only 4% said they could still change their mind. their mind is made up but they could still be persuaded to change. it...
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in fact, that's exactly the attitude in washington that needs to go. here's the thing, wisconsin. after four years as president, you know me by now. you may not agree with every decision i've made. you may be frustrated at the pace of change, but you know what i believe. you know where i stand. you know i'm willing to make tough decisions even when they're not politically convenient, and you know i'll fight for you and your families every single day as hard as i know how. you know that. i know what things look like because i have fought for it. you have too. after all we've been through together, we sure as heck can't give up now. change is a country where americans of every age have the skills and education that good jobs now require. government can't do this alone, but don't tell me that hiring more teachers won't help this economy grow or help young people compete. don't tell me that students who can't afford college can just borrow money from their parents. that wasn't an option for me. i'll bet it wasn't an option for a whole lot of you. we shouldn't be ending college tax cre
in fact, that's exactly the attitude in washington that needs to go. here's the thing, wisconsin. after four years as president, you know me by now. you may not agree with every decision i've made. you may be frustrated at the pace of change, but you know what i believe. you know where i stand. you know i'm willing to make tough decisions even when they're not politically convenient, and you know i'll fight for you and your families every single day as hard as i know how. you know that. i know...
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he says i am offering a contrast to what we're seeing in washington today. we watched as one party has pushed through its agenda without compromising with the other party. there's much gridlock and pettiness dominating while important issues facing the nation while high unemployment go unaddressed. the bickering has to end. i will end it. i will reach across the aisle to solve america's problems. >> you can read their complete opinions by logging on to our website. go to cnn.com/opinion. then go to my facebook page and tell me who you think has the most compelling vision for america's vision. we'll actually read back some of your responses at facebook.com/suzannemalveaux. >>> vice president joe biden back from the battleground state of wisconsin. he says he is stumping on the opposition home court. stansville, wisconsin, that is paul ryan's hometown just about 20 minutes north of beloit. you're looking at live pictures where the vice president is going to be speaking shortly. biden's visit comes just today after the president's trip to green bay, and here's
he says i am offering a contrast to what we're seeing in washington today. we watched as one party has pushed through its agenda without compromising with the other party. there's much gridlock and pettiness dominating while important issues facing the nation while high unemployment go unaddressed. the bickering has to end. i will end it. i will reach across the aisle to solve america's problems. >> you can read their complete opinions by logging on to our website. go to cnn.com/opinion....
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. >> i'm wolf blitzer in washington. this is cnn's special program, special coverage of america's choice 2012. we're bringing you the story behind the numbers. the demographic breakdown of the president's decisive victory and the implications for the republican party moving forward. >> we're also examining the challenges ahead for the president leading a divided nation and dealing with an immediate fiscal problem facing the country. and his victory speech, the president urged all americans to come together. he said what unites susbigger than what divides us. >> i believe we can seize this future together because we are not as divided as our politics suggest. we're not as cynical as the pundits believe. we are greater than the sum of our individual ambitions, and we remain more than a collection of red states and blue states. we are and forever will be the united states of america. and together, with your help and god's grace, we will continue our journey forward and remind the world just why it is that we live in the gre
. >> i'm wolf blitzer in washington. this is cnn's special program, special coverage of america's choice 2012. we're bringing you the story behind the numbers. the demographic breakdown of the president's decisive victory and the implications for the republican party moving forward. >> we're also examining the challenges ahead for the president leading a divided nation and dealing with an immediate fiscal problem facing the country. and his victory speech, the president urged all...
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there are a lot of people in washington who are prepared to negotiate. but there are a group of republicans who cannot compromise, because when you compromise to make a deal, you have got to actually give up something you believe in. and they have signed a pledge that they will not build -- give this up. so something has got to give, and i tell you, carol. if they don't compromise, whether it's the markets or the american people, someone will force a decision on them. >> it's just, you know -- it's the same old tired argument. it's just the same old, same old. >> reporter: it's really exhausting. >> you're right. we're going to think about happy things, because it's friday. thanks, ali, have a great weekend. >> see you, carol. >>> stim ahead, a question for you this morning. and it has to be about taxes, right? should obama or republicans blink on taxes, facebook.com/carolcnn. i'll be right back. ♪ ♪ hi dad. many years from now, when the subaru is theirs... hey. you missed a spot. ...i'll look back on this day and laugh. love. it's what makes a subar
there are a lot of people in washington who are prepared to negotiate. but there are a group of republicans who cannot compromise, because when you compromise to make a deal, you have got to actually give up something you believe in. and they have signed a pledge that they will not build -- give this up. so something has got to give, and i tell you, carol. if they don't compromise, whether it's the markets or the american people, someone will force a decision on them. >> it's just, you...
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ted rowlands is in washington. that fiscal cliff, that's been felt where you are. how are wisconsin voters feeling it? how is it factoring into their vote? >> reporter: well, christine, in large part, which isconsin's wos jobs. they've only recovered about 10% of the jobs lost. unemployment say little lower than the national average, about 7%. it's hovered there the past six months. there's good news and bad news goes back and forth. oshkosh, they make military vehicles, announced that they're laying off 450 full-time positions either united auto worker employees in the green bay area, the president was there yesterday. governor romney is here in milwaukee today. the bottom line here in wisconsin, it is the same thing we're feeling across the country. one day there's good news. one day there is bad news. and the job losses in the green bay area is very bad news because those are very good jobs. that, of course, would lend to folks voting for mitt romney because their livelihood is directly attached to defense spending. that will translate, however, across the state
ted rowlands is in washington. that fiscal cliff, that's been felt where you are. how are wisconsin voters feeling it? how is it factoring into their vote? >> reporter: well, christine, in large part, which isconsin's wos jobs. they've only recovered about 10% of the jobs lost. unemployment say little lower than the national average, about 7%. it's hovered there the past six months. there's good news and bad news goes back and forth. oshkosh, they make military vehicles, announced that...
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do you want four more years of trillion dollar deficits in washington? >> so that's mitt romney in roanoke, virginia, today. gloria, let's just look at the latest swing state polling. they're showing iowa, new hampshire, wisconsin, they're all leaning toward obama. we showed another poll yesterday showing the president leading ohio, back to ohio, by five points. point-blank, gloria borger, five days left, is time running out for mitt romney? >> sure. there's five days left f. you look out those polls, while most of them are within the margin of error, he would like to have it flipped the other way. having said that, time's also running out for the president. look. this is a tight race. it's tighter than a lot of people ever expected. it's come down to those handful of states. and what it really comes down to is getting the voters to the polls, brooke. that's why there's an emphasis on early voting because you can bus your voters who you know vote for you and get them to vote early. but it's a matter of intensity and enthusiasm and, you know, when you tal
do you want four more years of trillion dollar deficits in washington? >> so that's mitt romney in roanoke, virginia, today. gloria, let's just look at the latest swing state polling. they're showing iowa, new hampshire, wisconsin, they're all leaning toward obama. we showed another poll yesterday showing the president leading ohio, back to ohio, by five points. point-blank, gloria borger, five days left, is time running out for mitt romney? >> sure. there's five days left f. you...
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washington, maryland, minnesota, maine. with maine possibly representing the biggest turn around here on how same sex marriage is viewed three years ago, all three years ago, maine voters rejected their governor's decision to allow same sex marriage. recent polling suggests a shift in maine. listen to this, and then i have a question. >> the end result in november will be the same. another campaign, unfortunately. we are disappointed as divisive and as contentious as it was in 2009, this say tough time to be going through this again. >> many people changed their minds and many continue to change their minds and they want another chance to bring fairness and equality to the state of maine. we are going to give them that chance. >> john what do you make of this? could this be a tipping point in support of gay marriage in country? >> i mean, you know, america's at a tipping point. we're a thin majority of americans for first time support marriage equality. president obama out in favor of marriage equality. but marriage ultraeq
washington, maryland, minnesota, maine. with maine possibly representing the biggest turn around here on how same sex marriage is viewed three years ago, all three years ago, maine voters rejected their governor's decision to allow same sex marriage. recent polling suggests a shift in maine. listen to this, and then i have a question. >> the end result in november will be the same. another campaign, unfortunately. we are disappointed as divisive and as contentious as it was in 2009, this...
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joins us from washington. have you reached out to general petraeus and do you plan on it in the future? >> i have just got off an airplane from dubai this morning, haven't done it, but if i get the opportunity, i certainly will. >> as senator dianne feinstein calls it an enormous loss for the intelligence community, for the country, lot of people agree with that. what do you hope his legacy is? >> i don't think his legacy is quite finished. my feeling is he will get through this with some reputational impairment, but that's a man who has a lot to give to this country in the future as well as he has given so much in the past. >> do you think obama did the right thing in accepting his resignation, if he had a choice? >> well, i believe the president did make the right decision. whether you look at it from the perspective of a retired general or from the nation's chief spy master, unfortunately, the behavior that was xinlted was inconsistent with either that of a retired general or the chief spy master for the un
joins us from washington. have you reached out to general petraeus and do you plan on it in the future? >> i have just got off an airplane from dubai this morning, haven't done it, but if i get the opportunity, i certainly will. >> as senator dianne feinstein calls it an enormous loss for the intelligence community, for the country, lot of people agree with that. what do you hope his legacy is? >> i don't think his legacy is quite finished. my feeling is he will get through...
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i'm also glad to be back here in washington. but that cease-fire, let's see how long it lasts, brooke. i'm hoping it will last, hoping it will jump-start a real resumption of the israeli/palestinian peace process. but am i overly confident, optimistic that's going to happen? i say no. there are so many problems over there. you can see what's going on, not only between the israelis and the palestinians but in the region as a whole right now, whether in egypt or in syria or libya or iraq, iran, the whole region is in trouble right now. so we're watching it closely. obviously coming up, we'll have a lot more on that story. but we're also focusing on the other news, including a look at the fiscal cliff, how close are we getting to that fiscal cliff? the number three republican in the house, kevin mccarthy is going to be here in "the situation room." the house majority whip. and also alan krueger, the chairman of the president's council of economic advisers is going to be here as well. we're trying to gauge if there's going to be a d
i'm also glad to be back here in washington. but that cease-fire, let's see how long it lasts, brooke. i'm hoping it will last, hoping it will jump-start a real resumption of the israeli/palestinian peace process. but am i overly confident, optimistic that's going to happen? i say no. there are so many problems over there. you can see what's going on, not only between the israelis and the palestinians but in the region as a whole right now, whether in egypt or in syria or libya or iraq, iran,...
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. >> she's in washington. yeah, so it boils down to numbers, right? >> it does. it boils -- it boils down to turnout. when you look at those national poll matchups, you know this, don, that's not really what we're looking at. because national polls include states that are very red and include states that are very blue. you're looking at battleground states where you're sitting, state of ohio, and you're looking at campaign organizations and how they get their voters to the polls. it is intensity. it is enthusiasm. it is organization. you also look at early voting because you know in early voting you actually have a certain amount of control over how you get people to the polls and you know you're getting your voters to the polls. so you want to control that as much as you can. because in a close race, like ohio, like florida, like any -- colorado, whatever, you know that that could really make the margin of difference. that's why the campaigns are focusing so much on early voting this time around. very important. >> yeah. you're absolutely right. and really that
. >> she's in washington. yeah, so it boils down to numbers, right? >> it does. it boils -- it boils down to turnout. when you look at those national poll matchups, you know this, don, that's not really what we're looking at. because national polls include states that are very red and include states that are very blue. you're looking at battleground states where you're sitting, state of ohio, and you're looking at campaign organizations and how they get their voters to the polls. it...
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all right, joe johns, thanks so much from washington. appreciate that. >> something else that considered a pretty big challenge or obstacle right now. in states like connecticut, new jersey, and new york. how do people vote? given what took place with that superstorm sandy? five days after the storm, polling station managers are working to make sure voting goes as smoothly as possible. but is that a difficult undertaking? joining me to explain what they're doing in connecticut, connect kick' secretary of state, denise merril, good to see you. >> good to see you. >> i understand already in some portions of connecticut like greenwich, everything is working again. you have the polling stations in place. but then are there other areas in connecticut that were impacted by the storm where things are not up and running. the polling stations and power is not up and running? >> there are still a few that we're worried about, probably a handful at this points, but we've been in communication with all of the 169 towns where these elections are held
all right, joe johns, thanks so much from washington. appreciate that. >> something else that considered a pretty big challenge or obstacle right now. in states like connecticut, new jersey, and new york. how do people vote? given what took place with that superstorm sandy? five days after the storm, polling station managers are working to make sure voting goes as smoothly as possible. but is that a difficult undertaking? joining me to explain what they're doing in connecticut, connect...